2022 Giaconda Estate Vineyard Roussanne

An adventure into Rhone whites the great Giaconda. Textural, tense and complex Roussanne that should age a treat.

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Giaconda once had a wine some years ago that went by the name of Aeolia.

It was a Roussanne made in a similar style to the great Giaconda Chardonnay. Big, bold, flashy and it had a cult following.

Rick Kinzbrunner put the cuveé bed for a number of years, however now Roussanne has returned to the Giaconda stable, albeit in a bit of a different style.

This is a raw, textural example of the variety that shows classic Giaconda power but with an edge of wildness to the fruit. Immediately an Australian benchmark for the variety.

Made in small amounts only.

96 points
"Let's hear it for roussanne! The under-rated brilliance of the grape in Australia is surely finally put to rest with this stunning '22 release. Yes, it's that good... Takes you on a journey to the heart of roussanne with fragrance, texture, flavour and length aplenty."
- Jeni Port (Halliday Wine Companion)

96 points
"This is a brilliant wine, one of the very best Roussannes that Australia has to offer the world of wine."
- Erin Larkin (The Wine Advocate)

96 points - "Let's hear it for roussanne! The under-rated brilliance of the grape in Australia is surely finally put to rest with this stunning '22 release. Yes, it's that good. Pear, beeswax, apple, yellow peach aromas warmly imbued with a spiced apple richness. There's a real sense of class with roussanne's deeper fruit and oak notes (brioche, beeswax, pear, apple) beautifully lifted by acacia and jasmine florals and spice. Takes you on a journey to the heart of roussanne with fragrance, texture, flavour and length aplenty." - Jeni Port (Halliday Wine Companion)

96 points - "The 2022 Estate Vineyard Roussanne marks the inaugural release of this cuvee, and it is evident upon tasting the wine that it is a worthy addition to the Estate Vineyard range. Somewhat golden in the glass and leading with an incredibly spicy nose, there is white pear and gum leaves, a hint of the "Giaconda campfire" character (big fan of it), cracked fennel seeds and green apple skins, with white pepper and layers of brine. On the palate, the true nature of Roussanne is revealed; it is waxy and wide, texturally plump and a little chewy, with layered phenolics and lashings of flavor. The acidity is tight and laces the finish into a tight spear of tension and complexity. This is a brilliant wine, one of the very best Roussannes that Australia has to offer the world of wine. 13.8% alcohol, sealed under screw cap." - Erin Larkin (The Wine Advocate)

Like Lazarus, the Roussanne is back. A new site, planted on the Giaconda amphitheatre block! And it's better than ever before. Think back to our 'Aeolia' wine and then dial up the minerality with sheer depth and intensity of exotic fruits. It combines opulence of flavour with a salivating backbone of acidity and wet stone. This is how Roussanne should taste and will be one for the ages.

Price Bracket $51 to $100
Type White
Body Full Bodied
Variety Roussanne
Country Australia
Region Beechworth
Australian State VIC
Feature High Score
Iconic
Size 750ml
Vintage 2022

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